Remove games from Windows 2000

[Stephen Gray]

I am trying to remove games (freecell,sol,etc.) from the
computers. I have removed them from each individual
directory and they keep coming back. Any suggestions on
how to remove the permenantly? Thanks.

 

[Kevin Christian [MS]]

add remove programs from control panel, add/remove windows components. You
can remove games..

 

[Bob I]

Doesn't anyone read or search for the answer before they post?

HOW TO: Remove All Default Games from a Computer in Windows 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314614&sd=tech

 

[Bob I]

After you "remove" the games, reHIDE the entry.

I also am trying to get rid of the games. I have edited
the sysoc.inf file, and they still are not showing up in
the add/remove programs! What else could be the problem?
This is on Win 2000 Professional.


Windows 2000

 

[Joshua Smith [MSFT]]

You can also use System Policies to define .exe's that are either allowed to
run or not allowed to run. This prevents people from bringing their own
games in on floppy or CD and playing them. For more information on this try
doing a search for ZAK (or Zero Administration Kit), or Group Policies.

 

[Yves Blais]

Are you sure that GPO can restrict some EXE of our choice in Windows 2000?

I try to delete files from dllcache and original location but pinball.exe in
coming back every time.

Thanks

 

[Joshua Smith [MSFT]]

Yes. It has been a while since I did it, and I used the Zero Administration
Kit (ZAK) when I did, but I did it on a mix of Windows 98 and Windows 2000
machines. I used it to stop people from running regedit.exe and iexplore.exe
on their systems. Iexplore.exe to limit access to the internet and regedit
to help prevent them from backing out the changes too easily. It wasn't 100%
bullet-proof but it was another layer of protection.
Here is a Q article that deals with how to set it up:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;320181

It keeps coming back because it is considered a system file and is
protected. To remove it you will have to uninstall it through Add/Remove
Programs in the Control Panel.

1. In "Add/Remove Programs" select the "Add/Remove Windows Components"
2. Double click the line titled "Accessories and Utilities".
3. Remove the check from "Games".

Hope that helps.

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DirectInput Test Lab
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Are you sure that GPO can restrict some EXE of our choice in Windows 2000?

I try to delete files from dllcache and original location but pinball.exe in
coming back every time.

Thanks

"Joshua Smith [MSFT]" <[email protected]> a écrit dans le message
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You can also use System Policies to define .exe's that are either

allowed

to
run or not allowed to run. This prevents people from bringing their own
games in on floppy or CD and playing them. For more information on this try
doing a search for ZAK (or Zero Administration Kit), or Group Policies.

--
Joshua Smith
DirectInput Test Lab
Microsoft
-----

Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights